The Police in Akwa Ibom State have declared a roadside petrol dealer wanted for setting fire on a student of the state University  (AKSU), Obio Akpa Campus, in Oruk Anam Local Council, after a minor argument.
  
The Guardian learnt that the victim, Enwongo Akpan,  a 200-level student in the Department of Philosophy at the University, bought N500 petrol from the roadside petrol dealer, but it failed to ignite his generator after he poured it on the tank.
 
Not satisfied with the quality of the product, the victim approached the roadside petrol dealer for explanation believing that the petrol was adulterated, where an argument ensued, resulting in exchange of words.
 
An eyewitness, Idongesit Akpan said in the course of the argument, the dealer collected the petrol, poured it on the victim and struck matches on him before he caught fire, while others scampered to safety.
   
Continuing, Akpan said the victim was rescued by villagers and students who alerted the Vice Chancellor of the University Prof Nse Essien and he was rushed to Mercy Hospital in Abak for immediate treatment.
  
“ The incident attracted attention of community leaders, such as former chairman of OrukAnam, Prince Ubong Idiong, who prevailed on students to aviod reprisal action.
 
“ The victim was later transferred to another hospital in Uyo for better treatment,” he said
   
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police (SP), Odiko Mcdon, said  the suspect escaped from the scene of the crime before the arrival of the police.
 
“Yes we are aware of the incident. But the suspect escaped from the scene. The Police are trailing the suspect now and he  will soon be brought to book,” he said.